# Core vs Tabata Timer

The clearest difference is rating: Core at 5.0 against Tabata Timer's 3.8. Core also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Tabata Timer's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 33 months). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Core sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Tabata Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Core holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 9 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Core ships an update every 33 months, Tabata Timer weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Core | Tabata Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/core-interval-and-hiit-timer/id1562215374/reviews)** | [3.8 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tabata-timer-boxing-timer/id6474062808/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **9** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 33 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 9 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yating Lu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1526204219) | [Polybit Studio Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1425804524) |

## What reviewers say

### Core

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/core-interval-and-hiit-timer/id1562215374)

This app helps you stay focused during workouts by managing intervals, work times, and rest periods with clear visual and audio cues. Save custom routines for HIIT, Tabata, or boxing, and track your training history to monitor progress.

**Highlights:** Customizable interval timers, Audio cues for work/rest phases, Save and reuse workout routines, Visual countdown and color coding, Workout history and trend tracking, Optional Pro features via in-app purchase

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $14.99 | one-time |


### Tabata Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tabata-timer-boxing-timer/id6474062808)

This interval training app offers customizable timers for various workouts like Tabata, HIIT, and boxing. It features voice guidance, workout history, and the ability to save presets. Some advanced features require a one-time purchase.

**Highlights:** Customizable work and rest timers, Adjustable number of rounds, Pause, skip, and go back options, Workout history and saved presets, Customizable audio cues with voice guidance, Initial countdown timer, Final seconds alert

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Upgrade | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Core free?

Core is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Tabata Timer free?

Tabata Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Core or Tabata Timer?

Core is rated higher. Core averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Tabata Timer averages 3.8 from 9 ratings.

### Do Core or Tabata Timer have ads?

Neither Core nor Tabata Timer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Core or Tabata Timer?

Core ships an update every 33 months, and Tabata Timer weekly. Most recently, Core was updated on October 30, 2026 and Tabata Timer on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*